Horse Racing - Flat Courses - Ayr

Ayr Racecourse is a flat racing venue located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is one of the UK's leading flat racing courses and hosts several high-profile races throughout the year.

The course features a left-handed track that is roughly one mile and four furlongs in circumference, with a home straight of approximately four furlongs. It is a relatively flat and galloping track, which can suit horses that have good speed and stamina.

Ayr Racecourse hosts several notable races throughout the year, including the Ayr Gold Cup, which is a highly competitive sprint race.

In addition to its top-class racing, Ayr Racecourse also offers a range of dining and hospitality options, including several restaurants, bars, and private boxes. The course also has excellent facilities for owners, trainers, and jockeys, including a purpose-built weighing room, a parade ring, and stables.

Overall, Ayr Racecourse is a popular destination for racing enthusiasts and visitors alike, with its top-class facilities, beautiful surroundings, and exciting racing calendar.

Left handed, galloping oval track. The round course is about twelve furlongs long with a run-in of four furlongs. The turn approaching the straight is slightly downhill, and it's possible for those prominent to gain an advantage once in line for home. The straight course is particularly wide, allowing for sprints with a maximum field size of 25, making it rare for the runners to stay in one group in big-field events. A course whose character changes dramatically on account of the going; it's one of the most gruelling in the country on heavy ground.

Left handed
Galloping
Flat

Long run in (4f)

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The four-furlong run-in can play into the strengths of a strong staying/finishing type.

Oppose favourites in handicaps.

In non-handicaps look for horses with a good speed figure.